Stoke meter just went to 11 as I clicked the buy button on a reservation at Camel's Garden. March 14 - Spring, if the Winter goes completely South got until Feb 13 to cancel 100% refund. I'm pretty sure things will work out just fine.
This man knows what he is talking about except for part about being steeper/longer than Big Sky. Telluride rocks....except for getting there.You've never been to Telluride, have you?
As for directly addressing @TonyPlush 's concerns:
Overall, Telluride is worth visiting because it's very unique in a number of ways. The mountains are just massive and there is terrain for all skill levels even from the very top of the mountain. And the town really is special. It's hard to describe. Other signature runs for an advanced intermediate to hit: Apex Glade (gorgeous glade), Henry's (moguls), Magnolia and Stella off of Lift 12 and anything else that looks good (because you can see most of the runs off of the lifts). Just so that you know, I too am an advanced intermediate and would rank my Top 5 favorite mountains as being: (1) Whistler, (2) Snowbasin, (3) Telluride, (4) Snowmass, (5) Snowbird.
- I've skied almost 40 days at Telluride and have never once skied any of the Gold Hill runs or hike-to terrain. There is plenty to enjoy there other than the legendary steeps which are available to experts (snow conditions permitting);
- It's not a huge mountain, but it skis plenty big for an advanced intermediate as Lifts 4,5,6,7,9,12,14, and 15 all will have numerous runs you will want to ski.
- There are some fantastic long groomers at Telluride with Bushwacker being my favorite. The groomers on lifts 4 and 5 are not very long, but everything on the front side is outstanding. Bushwacker, Plunge, and Lookout are all at 2150 of vertical feet while Milk Run is by itself 1800 when combined with See Forever is a run of over 3700 vertical. Trust me, you aren't going to have a problem in this area as the groomers at Telluride are going to be considerably longer (and steeper) than anything at Big Sky and Steamboat.
- Revelation lift is 770 vertical feet, I believe. Perhaps you are confusing it with Morningside at Steamboat which offers 530 vertical feet.
- Less snow? Telluride is like Aspen in that it preserves its limited snow very well. I do recommend you go after February 1st. Everything you will want to ski should be in good shape.
- The Plunge gets icy? Like just about every ski resort in late season, the freeze/melt conditions are going to affect some runs. This should not be a concern which deters you from visiting.
I did have a buddy turns out, local - but they have to be present with us to get the F&F or SWAB (Ski With a Buddy) passes - which ain't possible :/. I'll make a few calls then just take my lumps. Only thing blocking me from buying Ikon for 20-21 right now is COVID-19. Too early to know if that much travel, or any! would be possible next season. And - that sure feels like a selfish 1st world problem.or find someone with EPIC Pass and ask if they have any friends discounts left... slight savings. HAVE TOO MUCH FUN!! It's an awesome Mt.
Only thing blocking me from buying Ikon for 20-21 right now is COVID-19. Too early to know if that much travel, or any! would be possible next season.
Ok, you got me. No, COVID-19 is not the only thing. Normal life factors in as well (that horrible no good word "budget"). But serious about possibility of travel next season due to COVID? Abso-freakin-lutely.Seriously?
Unfortunately, that seems extremely unlikely. 2 weeks is not far away, and we're very likely to see thousands more cases of Covid-19 show up (based on projections, models, and other countries), and continued closures of social venues. Will that cancel your trip? That's harder to tell... depends on your comfort with the travel, and all the other variables.Just hoping this virus panic settles down...